Gary Swan, LCSW
- Wisconsin
- WI LCSW 8083 - 123
Not accepting new clientsVerified 18 hours ago
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Open 4 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 4 of the last 30 days
When Gary was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 4 days, waitlist or full on 26 days. Most recent check, Oct 28: waitlist or full.
Days available
4/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Gary has been open to new clients on 4 of the last 30 days.
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About Gary
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Substance Abuse Counselor in Wisconsin with 21 plus years of professional work experience. I enjoy helping clients to better understand their stress, reduce anxiety, cope with impulsive behaviors / addictions, identify trust issues within their relationships, build motivation, increase self esteem, enhance communication skills and develop confidence building. Experienced in working with depression, anticipatory anxiety and mood disorders. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and you won't have to do this alone. I am here to help support you in that process. It feels so uncomfortable to be vulnerable with another human being. Trust takes courage to build, one step at a time, one day at a time. An ancient Sufi philosopher Rumi, once wrote, "Be with those who help your being." Think about it, then turn the page. I encourage you to write the next chapter of your life, spiritually speaking. The choice is yours! Read more Show less
What Gary helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues